Gettysburg National Cemetery
Gettysburg is the site of the Eisenhower National Historic Site that preserves the home and farm of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Geography. Gettysburg is located near the intersection of U.S. routes 15 and 30, approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of York and 35 miles (56 km) north of Frederick, Maryland.
Apr 22, 2022 · In addition to featuring the awe-inspiring Gettysburg National Military Park – the site of a critical Civil War battle – the town boasts an array of early American buildings, including some that...
778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg PA 17325, 877-680-TOUR Start your Gettysburg Battlefield visit by traveling the historic field on an open air, Double Decker bus with a dramatic, stereo sound, audio presentation or with a National Park Service Licensed Guide. Guided tours are also conducted on an air conditioned coach. Visit website
Oct 29, 2009 · The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. After a great victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville,...
The first day at Gettysburg, more significant than simply a prelude to the bloody second and third days, ranks as the 23rd biggest battle of the war by number of troops engaged. About one quarter of Meade's army (22,000 men) and one third of Lee's army (27,000) were engaged.
Centrally located in Southern Pennsylvania, Gettysburg is 52 miles from Baltimore, 90 miles from Washington, DC, and 102 miles from Philadelphia. The main thoroughfare is US Route 30 (The Lincoln Highway), which was the first trans-continental highway.
Gettysburg is a borough in and the county seat of Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,620 at the 2010 census. Although known primarily as an attraction because of its proximity to the Gettysburg Battlefield, site of the Battle of Gettysburg, the borough is also known for its institutions of higher learning, namely ...
